Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), a leading research-oriented public university in South Korea, currently offers talented students from across the world an opportunity to experience the research environment at DGIST.
Are you interested in gaining research experience and exploring Korean cultural activities? Do you aspire to study abroad, enhance your research skills, engage with international students, and participate in intercultural activities? This program would be the perfect choice for you.
At DGIST, you will do an internship at your own chosen laboratories under the guidance of DGIST faculty members as visiting research interns for 5 weeks, starting from June 24 to July 26, 2024.
Application period: April 5 – April 19, 2024 (Korean Standard Time, UTC+09.00)
Here are various research topics of 7 departments at DGIST Graduate School that you can choose for your internship program (check the websites to know more about the available labs and research topics of the lab):
- Physics and Chemistry (https://physchem.dgist.ac.kr/)
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (https://eecs.dgist.ac.kr/eng)
- Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (https://robot.dgist.ac.kr/)
- Energy Science and Engineering (https://energy.dgist.ac.kr/)
- Brain Sciences (https://brain.dgist.ac.kr/eng/)
- New Biology (http://newbiology.dgist.ac.kr/)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (https://interdisciplinary.dgist.ac.kr/)
Eligibility
- Undergraduate student with at least 4 completed semesters
- Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.3 or higher
- Students with high levels of English language proficiency
- Student visa (D-2) holders in Korea are not eligible for this program, except for DGIST students.
Application Documents (all documents must be written in English)
- Application form (contact them to get the details by email at irt@dgist.ac.kr)
- Student Status Confirmation Letter
- Academic Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation from home faculty
Benefits
- Financial Support
Participants will get the program fee waiver and receive around KRW 759.000 for accommodation and meals within 1-2 weeks of arrival. Participants only cover for registration expenses, airfare, insurance, visa, etc. - On-campus Accommodation
Participants are arranged to stay at on-campus Student Dormitory with accommodation fees of approximately KRW 7.510 a day - Korean Cultural Activities
International students will have the opportunity to experience Korean culture and society firsthand every two weeks with no additional fee. - DGIST’s Buddy
Participants will meet Buddies who will offer guidance and support for international members regarding campus life.
Contact DGIST International Affairs Team for more info by email at irt@dgist.ac.kr or by telephone at +82-53-785-1163
Download the program’s promotional leaflet here.
